lower unit repair, 1979 35hp. How to replace shifter bushing and o-ring

[LfA1229]

I am repairing the lower unit of my 35 Evenrude. How do I pull the shifter bushing to replace the o-ring beneath it?

 

[racerone]

Run a 5/16-NC tap in there and pull it out .-------Or 1/4" threaded rod with a nut with hex well rounded off and pull it out.




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[Crosbyman]

I think we went over this some time ago.... shift rod needs to come out first by openning the gearcase to disconnect the shift rod :-( or did I get this wrong...

 

[racerone]

You got it wrong.-----With careful work habits you would not have to remove anything from the gearcase I think.

 

[LfA1229]

Thanks, I can unscrew the shifter rod and remove. But, can I pull the bushing without damage so I can reinstall?

 

[Crosbyman]

yep.... looked at parts diagram ...crow again darn those modern engines :facepalm:

 

[racerone]

Remove shift rod.----Carefully run a 5/16-NC tap in there ( upside down ) so no chips fall in.----Pull bushing out.----Replace o-ring and bushing .-----Done.

 

[werewolf]

i disasembled my lower and used a drill rod to drive out bushing, i have about 5 bushings on hand in case i ever need one.

 

[racerone]

I doubt you can drive the bushing out with a hammer on a 1979 model 35 HP gearcase !!!